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Post by kris on Jan 17, 2018 17:44:55 GMT
I think it is more the style of engine rather than just the age Old design engines (long stroke, low revving, vastly over engineered) survive better in marine environments. They are lower stressed and will continue to work when in the most disgusting condition and even when bits are falling off. More important in a marine environment, is that they have no sophisticated systems causing the engine to stop if things are not right. Sometimes at sea you want things to keep going even if it is causing damage ...... until it is safe to stop it. completely agree with what you say, which is why for boats the diesel hasn't really got any better since about 1940. In my opinion anyway.
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Post by JohnV on Jan 17, 2018 17:55:22 GMT
I agree with that but narrow boats don't usually have anything to do with a marine environment. The closest they get to salty water is in the galley or the bathroom. I think its the amount of copper and brass to polish which does it. And I really don't think someone using a boat in a harsh environment like fishing boat operators etc would buy an old engine. They would buy a new one. This old clonkclonk engine and fake rivets thing seems to be peculiar to narrow boats. I agree ...... but they will be inclined to buy an engine with similar characteristics to them ..... probably why Daewoo engines have been so popular in the 10 metre cockle boats at Leigh ...... old design long stroke max revs about 2,200 rpm .... simple engines
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Post by cygnus on Jan 17, 2018 18:40:15 GMT
Well I chose this engine mainly because it's cruises at 1000 rpm, and burns less than 5 litres an hour. It suits me just fine.
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Post by JohnV on Jan 17, 2018 18:41:39 GMT
gorgeous !!!
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Post by kris on Jan 17, 2018 18:42:52 GMT
Good choice
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Post by Deleted on Jan 17, 2018 18:56:53 GMT
There seems to be some sort of oil leak.
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Post by cygnus on Jan 17, 2018 19:10:48 GMT
You're right, oil everywhere.
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